GTPD: Almost 600 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Collected Since Drop Box Installation

The Gloucester Township Police Department has collected about 590 pounds of prescription medications since wo drug drop boxes installed earlier this year, police said Wednesday morning.

If disposed of improperly, these prescription drugs could have been used illegally.

Since the installation of the boxes, residents have had 24 hour access to properly dispose of their unwanted prescriptions.

Anyone who knows of an individual who needs assistance and information regarding drug abuse for themselves, a friend or loved one is asked to contact the GTPD Project Save Advocate at 856-302-7051.